I've installed an DL580G3 with 3 single-core processors. Now, I have a Machine Check Event (corrected) reported. To be sure what's is the problem, I went through specs once again, and found there's a DL580 G3 DC Processor Blank Kit (407556-B21) option part, which is described as necessary for servers using dual-core processors and being populated with less than 3 of 'em. Is this one also for the single-core systems as well? Is there any processor termination required for single-core DL580G3 systems having 1 or 3 processors? (I remember such options existed for some systems - but quite a while ago...) Would a reply quickly! Thanks!
I don't know if this is related to your problem but the DL580G3 user guide states that the processors should be intalled in the following order:-
Proc1, Proc2, Proc4, Proc3.
If you have the third processor in Proc 3 slot instead of Proc 4 this may be your problem. It seems odd but there may be a reference to this on the label inside the processor cage. There doesn't seem to be an explanation for this in the guide.
I have attached an image with this information from the DL580G3 User Guide.
Thanks for pointing out ... I'll check with my colleagues to verify that. ...and it is not illogical, as that's probably how the bus (was it GTL+ ?) goes - so filling th #3 first would be actually leaving the gap. Any response on the 2nd part of the question (related to the blank kit)?
407556-B21 is only required for upgraded systems using dual core CPU's and does not affect single core systems. I assume this may be due to heat and airflow generated with the dual-core CPU's and heatsinks inside the processor cage but HP does not elaborate on this anywhere.
